Mike Schmidt: Philadelphia's Hall of Fame Third Baseman

by William C. Kashatus

Book Overview

Michael Jack Schmidt, in the minds of many the greatest third baseman of all time, was a Philadelphia institution. From 1973 to 1989 he led the Phillies to five National League championship series and two World Series. Twelve times an All-Star, Schmidt was perhaps baseball's premier power hitter during the 1970s and 1980s. His 548 home runs are seventh best all-time. In the field he was just as exceptional, winning ten Gold Gloves, more than any other...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786407131
• ISBN13: 9780786407132
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher